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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.42 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.42 and 269.58 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.42 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.42 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.42 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 141,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,642.72/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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